Recreation Events and Activities
Lost Coast Labyrinth
Download the Lost Coast Labyrinth flier here.
Labyrinth Project Development Timeline
SCARF worked with the RID to develop this project, which was approved in Spring 2023.
For those unfamiliar with labyrinths, a labyrinth is a circular path which is used for meditative purposes, and you can see others in Eureka, Arcata, Garberville, and Santa Rosa - there are over 400 in California.
The project started with Bill Franklin completing grading of the site, on a lot next to the Shelter Cove Nature Trail, on Upper Pacific Drive. We have had many work parties, starting with breaking ground, setting the redwood pole, spreading wood chips, making the pathways, making and installing the benches, and finally planting the berms. We are truly lucky to live in a community that thrives on volunteering. The timeline and activities for the phases of this project are noted below :-
November 2023
The 13 foot redwood center pole was completed and set in place.
The pole has carved images of nature and sea life. The following group of local residents helped with this task :-
Bruce Willis, Jr. - cut down the tree and assisted his dad with the pole carving.
Bruce Willis - designed and carved the pole.
Dan Bell - provided and operated the crane that lifted the 6,000 plus pole.
Andy Freed - provided and operated the backhoe that dug the hole for the pole.
Larry & Sue Corpus & Dale Alexander - provided lots of labor.
December 2023
The following group of local residents planted 250 daffodils :-
Nancy Mitchell
Donna Attar
Glenna Robley
Cheryl Lisin
Natalie Urbano
Cynthia Eden
The Boudreaux Family - Jared, Effie, MacGyver and Phoenix
We broke also ground on the parking area and the parking area has gravel. Thank you, Bill Franklin.
Tracy Speelman, from the Eel River Wailaki blessed the land where the labyrinth is being installed, and we greatly appreciate their support.
We started laying wood chips within the labyrinth circle. There is lots more to do, but it gives you an idea of what the finished product will look like.
January 2024
In spite of very bad weather, a work party gathered to install the ground cover to prevent weeds on the south side of the labyrinth, and then covered it in wood chips. This is a major step, as after the northern side is completed, work can begin marking the path design of the walkway.
Thanks to John Firebaugh and his dog Raven, Jerry and Nina Jackson, and Mark and Nancy Mitchell for their hard work getting this step done before the rain started. Also thanks to Mike Soluri and Bill and Linda Franklin for the use of their tools that made the work so much faster.
February 2024
the following individuals who came out this last weekend to work on the Labyrinth. The help is greatly appreciated - thank you for all your hard work!
John Firebaugh and Raven
Chris & Wendy Ball
Jan Poyner
Venessa Kay
Constance Berger
Gina Machi
Dale & Jan Alexander
Tony & Julie Vande Voorde
Tim Fogary
Natalie Urbano
Allie Bauer
March 2024
A huge thank you to Cheryl Lisin from the Friends of the Lost Coast, as well as to all the other volunteers who came out to help bring the Labyrinth closer to completion.
The walkways are completed, the daffodils are blooming, and the beautiful benches are in. Cheryl helped direct the weeding and also provided native plants to spread out on the 4 berms surrounding the Labyrinth.
We planted yarrow, clarkia, gum plant, poppies, iris, phacelia, flowering current, and red elderberry. These are all native plants and should thrive on the site. Soon, the pavers that the community sponsored will be installed at the two entrances to the Labyrinth along with hand carved entrance signs.
Thanks to all those who participated in the March work parties, and thanks to Chris Ball who designed and created the benches.
John Firebaugh and Raven
Dale and Jan Alexander
Nina and Jerry Jackson
April Piercey
Chrissy Mooney
Mark Mitchell
Chris Ball
Wendy Ball
Steve Soderquist
Many thanks to all the residents listed above for their time, effort and hard labor, and special thanks to the Friends of the Lost Coast for their support.
SCARF thanks the whole community for their support and contributions throughout this project.
If you would like to share your ideas, help with the project, or contribute financially we would love your input and assistance. You can contact Nancy Mitchell at 707 986-7120 or nancynlm@yahoo.com
Lost Coast Labyrinth
Download the Lost Coast Labyrinth flier here.
Labyrinth Project Development Timeline
SCARF worked with the RID to develop this project, which was approved in Spring 2023.
For those unfamiliar with labyrinths, a labyrinth is a circular path which is used for meditative purposes, and you can see others in Eureka, Arcata, Garberville, and Santa Rosa - there are over 400 in California.
The project started with Bill Franklin completing grading of the site, on a lot next to the Shelter Cove Nature Trail, on Upper Pacific Drive. We have had many work parties, starting with breaking ground, setting the redwood pole, spreading wood chips, making the pathways, making and installing the benches, and finally planting the berms. We are truly lucky to live in a community that thrives on volunteering. The timeline and activities for the phases of this project are noted below :-
November 2023
The 13 foot redwood center pole was completed and set in place.
The pole has carved images of nature and sea life. The following group of local residents helped with this task :-
Bruce Willis, Jr. - cut down the tree and assisted his dad with the pole carving.
Bruce Willis - designed and carved the pole.
Dan Bell - provided and operated the crane that lifted the 6,000 plus pole.
Andy Freed - provided and operated the backhoe that dug the hole for the pole.
Larry & Sue Corpus & Dale Alexander - provided lots of labor.
December 2023
The following group of local residents planted 250 daffodils :-
Nancy Mitchell
Donna Attar
Glenna Robley
Cheryl Lisin
Natalie Urbano
Cynthia Eden
The Boudreaux Family - Jared, Effie, MacGyver and Phoenix
We broke also ground on the parking area and the parking area has gravel. Thank you, Bill Franklin.
Tracy Speelman, from the Eel River Wailaki blessed the land where the labyrinth is being installed, and we greatly appreciate their support.
We started laying wood chips within the labyrinth circle. There is lots more to do, but it gives you an idea of what the finished product will look like.
January 2024
In spite of very bad weather, a work party gathered to install the ground cover to prevent weeds on the south side of the labyrinth, and then covered it in wood chips. This is a major step, as after the northern side is completed, work can begin marking the path design of the walkway.
Thanks to John Firebaugh and his dog Raven, Jerry and Nina Jackson, and Mark and Nancy Mitchell for their hard work getting this step done before the rain started. Also thanks to Mike Soluri and Bill and Linda Franklin for the use of their tools that made the work so much faster.
February 2024
the following individuals who came out this last weekend to work on the Labyrinth. The help is greatly appreciated - thank you for all your hard work!
John Firebaugh and Raven
Chris & Wendy Ball
Jan Poyner
Venessa Kay
Constance Berger
Gina Machi
Dale & Jan Alexander
Tony & Julie Vande Voorde
Tim Fogary
Natalie Urbano
Allie Bauer
March 2024
A huge thank you to Cheryl Lisin from the Friends of the Lost Coast, as well as to all the other volunteers who came out to help bring the Labyrinth closer to completion.
The walkways are completed, the daffodils are blooming, and the beautiful benches are in. Cheryl helped direct the weeding and also provided native plants to spread out on the 4 berms surrounding the Labyrinth.
We planted yarrow, clarkia, gum plant, poppies, iris, phacelia, flowering current, and red elderberry. These are all native plants and should thrive on the site. Soon, the pavers that the community sponsored will be installed at the two entrances to the Labyrinth along with hand carved entrance signs.
Thanks to all those who participated in the March work parties, and thanks to Chris Ball who designed and created the benches.
John Firebaugh and Raven
Dale and Jan Alexander
Nina and Jerry Jackson
April Piercey
Chrissy Mooney
Mark Mitchell
Chris Ball
Wendy Ball
Steve Soderquist
Many thanks to all the residents listed above for their time, effort and hard labor, and special thanks to the Friends of the Lost Coast for their support.
SCARF thanks the whole community for their support and contributions throughout this project.
If you would like to share your ideas, help with the project, or contribute financially we would love your input and assistance. You can contact Nancy Mitchell at 707 986-7120 or nancynlm@yahoo.com
The Children's Garden and Playground
Why Build a Children's Garden?
The flower garden at the entrance to the Shelter Cove Community Clubhouse is maintained by volunteers Mary Ellen Freed and Linda Franklin. Linda was going to work in the garden one morning and found young children running through the garden playing follow the leader. They were having fun, but some of the plants were being trampled, and it occurred to her that there was a need for a place where children could run and play, so she started sketching such a place - a garden designed with children in mind.
The Shelter Cove Arts and Recreation Foundation is proud to have worked with the Shelter Cove Resort Improvement District to provide this recreational opportunity for the community. The garden is an octagon shape with flower beds around the perimeter, an obstacle course with stepping stones, balance beams, upright log rounds, hopscotch, planter boxes for vegetables and berries, and a child size table and benches in the center.
In addition to community cash donors, and volunteers who helped turn Linda's idea into reality, we want to thank the following business who provided sponsorship - Redway Feed and Garden for providing all the potting soil for the raised beds, Whitethorn Construction, Dazey's Supply, Sylvandale Gardens, and Schmidtbauer Lumber for giving us generous discounts on the materials and supplies to build the garden project.
Softball-Baseball Field
Allie Bauer the is the lead for all ball field related activities. Allie has been instrumental in making the field a safe and gopher free zone, with help from Bill Franklin's grading skills, and she would like to see the field come alive, and be used for activities of common interest to the community.
If you are interested in helping with the field, or offering a class down at the field, please let Allie know - workouts, yoga, Tai Chi, kickball, pickup soccer games, ball games, and ultimate frisbee are some suggestions. All ages are welcome.
Allie has a Tuesday afternoon workout at the SCARF Softball field, starting around 3:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to come by and get some exercise.
Allie Bauer the is the lead for all ball field related activities. Allie has been instrumental in making the field a safe and gopher free zone, with help from Bill Franklin's grading skills, and she would like to see the field come alive, and be used for activities of common interest to the community.
If you are interested in helping with the field, or offering a class down at the field, please let Allie know - workouts, yoga, Tai Chi, kickball, pickup soccer games, ball games, and ultimate frisbee are some suggestions. All ages are welcome.
Allie has a Tuesday afternoon workout at the SCARF Softball field, starting around 3:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to come by and get some exercise.
Nature Hikes
Download this Nature Trail flyer and head out and enjoy the peace and beauty that these Shelter Cove trails provide - you won't be disappointed! In 2020, 51 new signs identifying plants and trees were added to the SCARF Nature Trail, and the Bill Franklin Nature Trail. Several new benches were also added to the trails. Download these plant identification flyers before you head out to walk the nature trails.
SCARF Nature Trail Plant Guide
Bill Franklin Nature Trail Plant Guide
Download this Nature Trail flyer and head out and enjoy the peace and beauty that these Shelter Cove trails provide - you won't be disappointed! In 2020, 51 new signs identifying plants and trees were added to the SCARF Nature Trail, and the Bill Franklin Nature Trail. Several new benches were also added to the trails. Download these plant identification flyers before you head out to walk the nature trails.
SCARF Nature Trail Plant Guide
Bill Franklin Nature Trail Plant Guide